Julianne Hoff recently opened up about her evolving understanding of her sexuality 5 years after revealing she was not straight in a candid conversation on the August 27th episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast Hoff shared her thoughts on her journey and personal growth since her initial public disclosure for Hoff coming out was a profound and transformative experience she emphasized that her understanding of her sexuality transcends labels like straight gay B or queer instead she described it as a broader exploration of what love means to her I think I'm just learning what love is Hoff said I love people and I'm not necessarily focused on what I'm attracted to in a specific way it's more about choosing to love someone for who they are and experiencing the freedom that comes with that Hof's reflection on her sexuality also included insights into how she perceives people she noted that removing protective layers allowed her to connect with others on a deeper level seeing their hearts in essence rather than focusing on specific attractions this New Perspective was a beautiful Revelation for her the conversation also touched upon Hoff's previous marriage to Brooks Lake she recalled the moment in 2019 when she confided in Lake about her non-straight identity saying I told him you know I'm not straight and his reaction was one of surprise despite their eventual separation in 2022 Hoff spoke positively about their relationship describing it as a pivotal part of her personal development reflecting on their time together Hoff expressed gratitude for Lake's role in her life she explained that their relationship provided her with a sense of safety and stability reminiscent of what she needed as a child it was the greatest thing that could have happened to me at that time Hoff said he offered a grounding force and stability which was exactly what I needed even though their romantic relationship ended Hoff remains appreciative of the mutual respect and growth they shared we are very important and special people in each other's lives she stated we had a powerful season together and while our paths have diverged we continue to respect and appreciate each other's impact on our lives Hoff's Reflections provide a deep look into her personal Evolution and the meaningful connections she has cultivated along the way